Zaporozhian

Speech parts

1. Zaporozhian - Noun

2. Zaporozhian - Adjective

Meaning

Zaporozhian (plural Zaporozhians)

(historical) One of the Cossacks who lived downstream of the rapids of the Dnieper River, in present-day Ukraine.
Synonyms: Zaporozhian Cossack, Ukrainian Cossack

Zaporozhian (comparative more Zaporozhian, superlative most Zaporozhian)

Of or relating to the Zaporozhians or their culture, etc.

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Examples

An officer of the Zaporozhian Cossacks in 1720 Cossack numbers expanded when the warriors were joined by peasants escaping serfdom in Russia and dependence in the Commonwealth. Source: Internet

In 1648, the peasants of Ukraine joined the Zaporozhian Cossacks in rebellion against Poland-Lithuania during the Khmelnytsky Uprising in reaction to the social and religious oppression they had been suffering under Polish rule. Source: Internet

Attempts by the szlachta to turn the Zaporozhian Cossacks into peasants eroded the Cossacks' formerly strong loyalty towards the Commonwealth. Source: Internet

In the 16th century, with the power of the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth extending south, the Zaporozhian Cossacks were mostly, if tentatively, regarded by the Commonwealth as their subjects. Source: Internet

The Lower Dnieper (Zaporozhian) Cossacks often referred to Higher Dnieper (Malorussian) Cossacks as Cherkasy as well. Source: Internet

Not willing to tempt fate any further, Khmelnytsky headed for the Zaporozhian Sich with a group of his supporters. Source: Internet

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